Election administration changes under HF 4240
Summary
New state law lets the city drop the first 28 days of in-person absentee voting (only 34 voters used it in the 2024 primary, at about $271 per vote) and run just 18 days of direct balloting at City Hall, saving roughly $21,000. Early voters would go to the county's Jordan location instead. Councilors appeared supportive.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $21,000 in projected 2026 savings on election judge costs, likely higher once staff time is counted.
Taxpayers benefit from savings; voters in the first 28 days would need to travel to the county site in Jordan.
Early voters who used City Hall before day 18 would face a longer trip to the county location.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jul 7, 2026
Scott County elections manager Julie Hanson laid out how the August 11 primary and November 3 general will run, including new early voting starting July 24 and county-coordinated special elections that save taxpayer money. She also flagged federal proposals like the SAVE Act that could require proof of citizenship to register — something county officials say would overwhelm local election staff and increase wait times.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
New state law lets the city drop the first 28 days of in-person absentee voting (only 34 voters used it in the 2024 primary, at about $271 per vote) and run just 18 days of direct balloting at City Hall, saving roughly $21,000. Early voters would go to the county's Jordan location instead. Councilors appeared supportive.
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